PTE Coaching
PTE stands for Pearson Test for English, which is dedicated to assess and validate the English language usage of non-native English speakers. All countries with English as their primary language of communication require international students to have a standard English language proficiency. Several universities in different nations mandate this test clearance for students seeking admission in countries that are English speaking.
The world’s largest examining body, EDEXCEL(United Kingdom),administers and associates PTE. It is computer conducted test which provide results in 48 hours .Interestingly one can give PTE exam by going to the test center or from their homes. It involves listening, reading, writing, and speaking tests that are completed within 2 hours.It has become most popular english exam in very less time
PTE is widely accepted in 74 countries like USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, France and many more….
Moreover, PTE has different formats such as PTE Academic, PTE General, UK Government Tests (PTE Academic UKVI), and PTE Young Learners. It is necessary to give PTE exam to get student visa in various nations where universities have mandate this test. PTE General and PTE Young Learners have 6 and 4 different levels respectively.
Structure of PTE
| Section | Format | Duration |
| SPEAKING & WRITING | • Personal Introduction • Read aloud • Repeat sentence • Describe image • Re-tell lecture • Answer short question • Summarize written text (10 mins) • Essay (20mins) | 54 – 67 minutes |
| READING | • Reading and Writing: Fill in the blanks • Multiple choice questions • Re-order paragraphs • Reading: Fill in the blanks • Multiple choice questions • break is removed | 29 – 30 minutes |
| LISTENING | • Summarize spoken text • Multiple choice questions • Fill the blanks • Highlight the correct summary • Multiple choice questions • Select missing word • Highlight incorrect words • Write from dictation | 30 – 43 minutes |
Remember:
- Test duration is 2 Hour 15 Minute
- Computer and headset will be used to listen, read and respond to questions
- There are twenty different question formats, ranging from multiple choices to essay writing and interpreting information
- Students will hear a range of accents in the test, from British and American to non-native speakers
DIFFERENT LEVELS FOR PTE GENERAL EXAM:
| CEFR level | PTE General | Exam time |
| C2 Proficient (Mastery) | Level 5 | 2h55 |
| C1 Advanced (Operational Proficiency) | Level 4 | 2h30 |
| B2 Upper Intermediate | Level 3 | 2h |
| B1 Intermediate | Level 2 | 1h35 |
| A2 Elementary | Level 1 | 1h30 |
| A1 Foundation | Level A1 | 1h15 |
DIFFERENT LEVELS FOR PTE YOUNG LEARNERS EXAM:
| Level | PTE Young Learners | Exam time |
| 1 | Firstwords | 1h |
| 2 | Springboard | 1h |
| 3 | Quickmarch | 1h |
| 4 | Breakthrough | 1h15 |
Being an official PTE test center, Global Opportunities offer expert PTE test preparations and standard amenities to get students into their preferred international institution.